Albanese hopes to persuade China, US against a trade war

Phillip Coorey, Andrew Tillett and Tom Rabe

Nov 13, 2024 – 6.27pm

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Anthony Albanese says Australia will use its relationships with both China and the United States to try and head off a trade war between the two superpowers under the presidency of Donald Trump.

Speaking just before departing to South America for the APEC and G20 summits, the prime minister said the strategic competition between the two had implications for Australia and “is something that we’re dealing with”.

Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

Tom Rabe is the WA political correspondent, based in Perth. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.rabe@nine.com.au